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R287 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 167,970 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer shoulder. Recommend wheel alignment check.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 159,685 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 154,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear number plate marked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,892 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread

rear number plate marked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,690 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,242 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn low

play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake pads worn low

play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 19 Jun 2009 124,783 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 116,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 108,239 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 101,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R287 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R287 AJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R287 AJO registered?

R287 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R287 AJO safe to buy?

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